Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Polypedates leucomystax
Polypedates leucomystax
Common tree frog
Four-lined tree frog
Polypedates leucomystax
Polypedates leucomystax is known as the common tree frog. It is a species of small to medium size. The average length of males is about 50mm while females, 80mm (McKay, 2006). According to IUCN Red List, it is of “least concern”. The call of this species has been described as a "widely spaced nasal quack, and occasionally a low throaty chuckle" (McKay 2006).
Reference
McKay, J.L. (2006). A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Bali. Krieger Publishing Company, Malabar, Florida.
I seriously cant wait to go frogging till i cant bear to see another Polypedates leucomystax.
Alicia
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